Simply Well: Get the Skinny on Sugar and Sweeteners
August 14, 2018 Leave a comment
Early in the morning, it’s easy to add one too many spoons of sugar into your coffee. But what is sugar doing to your body? Is there a better way to sweeten your morning coffee while still satisfying your sweet tooth? It’s time to talk about the different types of sugars and sweeteners and how they affect your body in the Simply Well blog. Simply Well is a community wellness blog produced by the Marketing and Communications Department. Follow the blog today and get a free summer download of 50 things to do under $10.
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